Chapter 385: Reiner – Complicated Love
“Thank you for having me here for dinner,” she replied smoothly.
“You’re welcomed here any time, you know that. Please send my regards to your mother. I hope that she will get well soon,” Queen said.
“Of course. Thank you, Queen,” Rachael thanked the older woman politely.
“Thank you, Rachael. Knight, please take care of her,” Queen said before smiling at them both and taking her leave.
Reiner watched as his mother walked gracefully out of the dining room, leaving him alone with Rachael once again. He felt tired after spending his entire day entertaining her or more like letting her try to entertain him. He glanced at his watched and wondered when Rachael would go home. Just as Reiner was about to suggest that Rachael should head home, the younger woman spoke up.
“The weather is so nice. What about an evening stroll in the garden with me?” Rachael suggested in a pleading voice.
Reiner remembered how she would beg for him to play with her when she was younger too. Whenever her father came to visit his father here, she would tag along to play with him. He would spoil her by catering to her demands like lifting her up on his shoulder so that she could see a bird nest on a tree. Rachael had always been a very energetic girl and he found that very adorable about her.
“Sure. Let’s go,” Reiner replied as he reached out a hand to pat her head adoringly.
Rachael got out of her seat and urged Reiner up to his feet so that they could head out to the gardens. It was dark and Reiner wondered how much longer Rachael would hang around for. They both made their way out to the garden on the side of the mansion.
“It’s dark. Watch where you’re going,” Reiner warned.
“Don’t worry, I won’t fall on my face,” Rachael replied confidently.